A group of people dance and celebrate a holiday on a tightly packed street on the island.
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Álvaro De Hoyos, 47, fishes, and is hired to take boat trips to Tolú, Rincón, Berrugas and their surroundings.
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The island is surrounded by water with no beaches. Many boys choose to stay with their families and fish for a living.
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Juan Diego, 17, was born on the island and is currently studying. He has seven brothers and hopes to attend university some day. In the meantime, he spends his days helping his family with fishing labours.
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Lucero, 29, lives in Barrio el Bolsillo. She is one of the best stylists from the island. She spends most of her free time helping other girls from the island with their haircuts and braids.
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This islander population is known for their coloured houses which can be seen from afar. When night falls, their colours blend with the street lights, creating a unique atmosphere.
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The third floor of the school is the highest point of the island, from there the maritime activity of the area can be seen with boats that go from one side to another.
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A teenager listens to music with a pair of headphones that light in the dark.
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Marcela Morales, 27, lays in her bed at home.
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A group of girls play “Jimmy”, a traditional game based on jumping the rope as it is risen.
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A girl plays with her mother’s phone. Since there is internet service on the island, most of the kids and teenagers spend their time on smartphones.
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The only school around the area is in Santa Cruz del Islote, which is why children from neighbouring islands travel by boat every morning to attend classes.
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A group of children wait for their turn to play soccer in the small town plaza, which occasionally acts as an improvised soccer field.
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There are no churches in Santa Cruz del Islote. However, there is a space adapted to carry out evangelical cults to which part of the population attends.
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Two roosters train under supervision.
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A teenager bathes with fresh water after spending the afternoon playing with his friends in the sea.
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A group of children play by jumping from the backyard of a house into the sea.
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A girl shows the dress she will wear to attend her best friend's birthday on a neighbouring island.
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A lion printed on the T-shirt of one of the islanders.
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A popular haircut to have among the islander teenagers.
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A child shows one of the fish he caught during work.
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Pepe, 62, a fisherman, shows the necklaces he carries on his neck.
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The majority of inhabitants on the island are Afro-Colombians. The joy and spontaneity is reflected in the colours they use in their clothing.
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Santa Cruz is a village of "galleros" (people who engage in cockfights).
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